United States

• 1937 US Social Security system makes its first benefit payment

• 1961 NASA launches Explorer 11 into Earth orbit to study gamma rays

Minnesota

• L’etoile du Nord became Minnesota’s state motto in 1861.

• Milk became Minnesota’s official state drink in 1984.

Benton County

• The first session of district court in Benton County was held at Jeremiah Russell’s house in Sauk Rapids.

• William A. Aitkin served as chairman of Benton County’s first board of commissioners.

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